Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Canary in the Coalmine0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -27:58-27:58Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Canary in the CoalmineWhat You Need To HearNov 28, 2025∙ PaidShareCould House Republicans lose their majority before the midterms?Links we discussed:Bonus Exchange of the DayWhy the GOP Majority Is Falling ApartMcCarthy Warns More Retirements Are ComingHouse Republicans Mull QuittingTrump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private FirmsThere’s a Word for ItErika Kirk Puts Organization Behind JD VanceThe Clean-Up ManSom…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Chris Riback.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Trial BalloonRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardSubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedRecent EpisodesTrial Balloon: Politics & ProvocationApr 17Trial Balloon: Who’s Happy Now?Apr 10Trial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3Trial Balloon: Breaking: Journalist Discovers JournalismMar 27Trial Balloon: Off to the RacesMar 20Trial Balloon: Victory or VotesMar 13Trial Balloon: Succession PlanMar 6Trial Balloon: What'd I Miss?Feb 27